Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,341,391); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 217g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (89/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (89/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.